Cultural Heritage Studies (Heritage and Museums) (MA)

Discover the cultural heritage industry on this master’s degree at the University of Southampton. You'll gain a behind-the-scenes insight into how museums communicate the past, drawing on our links with museum and heritage partners. This pathway features a particular focus on museums, with the core module 'Museums in the Modern World' exploring how heritage is interpreted, presented and protected, and the role of museums today. Optional modules will give you the opportunity to explore themes or specific skills in a wide variety of heritage contexts to suit your interests. This includes everything from art, film and literature to the built environment and archaeological remains. You'll gain essential experience through things like: field trips meeting industry practitioners the chance to apply for a work placement with one of our heritage partners. Our Cultural Heritage programmes are also available with the following pathways: Cultural Heritage: study the main issues and debates around

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

International students: £26,200 per year

UK students: £10,400 per year

UK/Home: £10,400 per year

International: £26,200 per year

September 2026

Application deadlines UK students The deadline to apply for this course is midday UK time.

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